Natural Pigments Rublev Colours Artists Oil Colour Lead White No. 1 (Linseed Oil)

Rublev makes several varieties of lead white. The Lead White No. 1 and Lead White No. 2 differ in their binding oils. Genuine lead colors are toxic. As with other artists colors please refer to information from the manufacturer about the composition as well as the risks of handling these materials. The Paint List also recommends seeking the opinions of third party health and safety specialists for information about hazardous materials contained in artist paints.

“Rublev Colours Lead White #1 (also known as flake white or Cremnitz white) is an opaque white that is smooth and long. It is the most common white found on the old masters' palette. Our lead white is made with pale linseed oil and basic lead carbonate (made according to modern processes) without stabilizers (e.g. stearates, waxes, etc.) or fillers to alter the characteristics of the pigment. As a result, you get higher pigment volume concentration (PVC) than other brands of lead white (flake white)—as high as 50%. This means most brands of flake white do not weigh nearly as much as Rublev Colours 50 ml tube. Yet, Rublev Colours Lead White is not overly stiff and mixes well with all other oil colors. Health Statement (please refer to manufacturer for complete MSDS and Safety): Harmful if inhaled. To learn more about the various Lead Whites and their application, please see our article "Lead White Artist Oils to Choose.” -Natural Pigments

Please visit the manufacturer website for composition and health and safety information. Please also do your own research and seek third party toxicology experts for information on dealing with specific hazardous materials.

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